Lexus recalls LS for steering defect

Toyota said Wednesday it would recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles worldwide because of a steering system defect, in the latest blow to the auto giant’s reputation.
Toyota said it had received 12 reports of electrical problems causing the steering system to malfunction for a few seconds in four models — the LS460 and LS460L, and the LS600h and LS600hL hybrids.

Consumer Reports lifts Lexus warning

Consumer Reports lifted on Friday its warning not to buy
Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus GX 460 sports utility vehicle, after the
automaker recalled vehicles for repairs and made changes on the
assembly line.

Toyota halts sales of Lexus GX 460

Toyota Motor Corp. said last night it will temporarily stop
selling its Lexus GX 460 after Consumer Reports said the SUV is
unsafe.

Consumer Reports issues rare ‘do not buy’ for Lexus GX 460

Influential nonprofit magazine Consumer Reports on Tuesday urged consumers to avoid purchasing a 2010 Lexus GX 460, saying the Toyota Motor Corp sport utility vehicle was a “safety risk” because of the performance of its stability control system.
Consumer Reports, which is seen as an objective voice on auto safety and quality in the North American market, said the 2010 Lexus GX 460 was prone to slide when driven in sweeping turns and gave the vehicle a “not acceptable” rating.

2012 Lexus LFA First Drive

Spy video of the Lexus LF-A at the Nurburgring